Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.
NTSB analysis
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a landing attempt on a 3,594-foot long by 46-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot stated that as he was rolling out, he applied [both] brakes and that the right brake "grabbed" and the left brake did not. The airplane veered to the right and off the runway into a muddy area. The airplane's nose subsequently dug in and the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, reported that the left brake was "spongy."
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DFW08CA096 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 6, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Porter, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Williams (9XS2)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna C-182
- N-number
- N42892
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.